odobenidae

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Definition

Proper noun 1. A family of marine mammals: Odobenidae is the scientific family name for pinnipeds commonly known as walruses. It includes the single extant (living) genus, Odobenus, and several extinct genera.

Usage
  • Scientific Classification: The term is used almost exclusively in zoological, biological, and paleontological contexts to classify animals within the order Carnivora and suborder Caniformia.
    • The family Odobenidae is characterized by long tusks and whiskers.
    • Fossil evidence suggests that the Odobenidae family was once more diverse.
Advanced Usage
  • Phylogenetic Context: Used when discussing evolutionary relationships.
    • The study compared the skeletal structures of Odobenidae with those of Otariidae (eared seals) and Phocidae (true seals).
Variants and Related Words
  • Odobenus (Proper noun): The genus within the family Odobenidae, containing the living walrus species ().
  • Odobenine (Adjective): Relating to or characteristic of the family Odobenidae.
    • The researcher studied odobenine anatomy.
Synonyms
  • Walrus family: A common, non-scientific synonym.
Noun
  1. walruses and extinct forms

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